Michael Penzo is an Environmental Science professor at Northeastern University rated 1.75/5 on Rate My Professors by 4 students, with 3.5/5 RMP difficulty (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Michael Penzo professor reviews and ratings: 1.75/5 from 4 RMP ratings at Northeastern. RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
I love geology, but hated this class. Like everyone already said, he reads from slides & doesn't know the material. If you ask him a question, he'll just say "what chapter was that from?" so he can read you the slide..again. The tests are impossible to study for, as the questions are unrealistically detailed. Just google the quiz questions.ENVR1200 2014-04-25 09:51:54 +0000 UTC
just one big waste of credits! the class is super boring. He doesnt do a good job of explaining assignment. he kinda of just assumes we know all about rocks and such. its pretty hard for an intro class. Don't take this for an easy A!ENVIRO101 2013-11-21 10:08:43 +0000 UTC
Horrible teacher. Doesn't even know his own content. Reads off the slide, which he steals from an online source. Also steals his quiz questions from another college's textbook. Tests are hard and specific, and the questions are irrelevant.ENVR1101 2013-08-22 15:13:28 +0000 UTC
He reads directly from the the Powerpoint slides during class, which perfectly summarize the chapters in the book. He takes attendance every class. He shows limited enthusiasm for the class, and seldom looks to the students for questions during lecture. He made study guides but didn't base the tests off them. Not an effective or inspiring teacher.ENVR1200 2013-12-15 01:05:27 +0000 UTC
Michael Penzo is rated 1.75/5 on Rate My Professors from 4 ratings.
Michael Penzo's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.5/5 on Rate My Professors.
Michael Penzo has taught ENVR1200, ENVR1101 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.